Hr Advisor

Spirehouse Recruitment Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Two institutions exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Spirehouse Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a leading higher education environment in Cambridge on a fixed-term contract until June 2029. The role involves providing expert HR advice across employee relations, organisational change, consultation and workforce initiatives, working with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent communication, and project management skills, with a proactive, confidential,

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing credible HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Experience within the NHS or education sector.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders across ER, organisational change and consultation.
• Support workforce initiatives and change programmes in a higher education environment.
• Collaborate with trade unions and other key stakeholders to deliver high-quality HR services.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employee relations

Organisational change

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Project management

NHS/education sector experience

Job description

HR Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a leading higher education environment as an HR Advisor on a fixed-term basis until June 2029.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and managers, providing expert HR advice and support across a broad range of people-related matters, including employee relations, organisational change, consultation and workforce initiatives.

The Opportunity

• Fixed-term until June 2029 with a potential to be extended, go permanent or be considered for other opportunities within the organisation
• Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office
• Location: Cambridge
• Full-time
• Salary: £33,482 - £46,049 per annum

Requirements

• Proven experience providing credible HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders
• Strong experience across employee relations, organisational change and HR best practice
• Experience within the NHS or education sector
• Experience supporting or leading organisational change and consultation processes
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations practices
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and challenging deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively with trade unions and other key stakeholders
• Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders on sensitive or challenging HR matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex HR matters clearly
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, professional standards and delivering a high-quality HR service

Desirable

• Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of HR colleagues
• Experience of improving HR processes, systems and ways of working
• Experience working within a complex higher education environment or NHS

Benefits

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to work across two higher education institutions
• Exposure to complex and varied HR activity
• Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to organisational change
• Professional development and opportunities to strengthen HR capability
• Collaborative and supportive working environment